Montevideo – Failure to appear at the 2006 World Cup has been redeemed Uruguay. Former double world champion was able to overcome Costa Rica in the playoff game and make sure their self off to South Africa next year.

To host the second fight in Montevideo, Uruguay drew 1-1 with his opponent’s. The results are enough to pass La Celeste as the first party in San Jose won 1-0.

Substitute striker Sebastian Abre scored in the opening 70 minutes to take Uruguay to lead. Costa Rica to restore hope to counter Walter Centeno scored three minutes later, but the goal was to be the last until the game was over.

Uruguay, who won the World Cup’s first edition (1930) and fourth (1950), only appeared three times in the last six World Cup. They were absent in the U.S. in 1994, France 1998 and Germany 2006. Korea-Japan in 2002, Diego Forlan et al did not escape the first round.

In the Zone qualifying round of South America, Uruguay finish in fifth place and the opportunity to play a playoff against the fourth ranked team CONCACAF zone. For Costa Rica, this failure to stop their achievements always appear in the last two World Cup.

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Celje – Russia canceled leave for South Africa after a 0-1 defeat of Slovenia in the second leg play-off 2010 World Cup qualifier South Africa, at the Petrol Arena. Although pocketed 2-2 aggregate draw, Russia defeated opponent’s aggressiveness in the cage.

They start with a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Russia tried to score goals quickly to secure the position. However, could not carry out the plan, they were surprised by the offensive game does Slovenia. Slow response to the Russian rearguard Slovenia also facilitate efforts to create a serious threat to the goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.

In the third minute, for example, almost winning through Slovenia Novakovic. that it, he managed to escape out of the off-side trap, reaching the ball, and led him into the penalty box. When dealing one on one with Akinfeev, he rushed to execute so that the balls is predictable and anticipated Akinfeev.

Do not want to give your opponent the opportunity to improve the line, Slovenia continued to stream attacks. With midfield mastery almost perfect, able to dictate against Slovenia. Besides anticipating the opponent’s attack, Slovenia also play effectively. Each flow of the ball from the middle to the front, almost always managed to produce a goal.

While Slovenia does not relax the tension game, Russia was reeling. Never mind the attack, they had the ball hard. Russia must pay for their bad game with a goal behind following a 0-1 Slovenia Zlatko Dedic scored in the 44th minute.

Although only one, fol is vital to both vital and fatal for both teams. Because the goal was to get rid of Slovenia and Russia. Goal that was to change the game.

Russia is aware of the threat of failed escape, trying to play more aggressively in the second half. Indeed, Russia and improve their ball control. Unfortunately, their effort was not strong enough to maintain Slovenia insistence excellence.

Russia suffering more complete following a red card received by Aleksandr Kerzhakov in the 67th minute. He was expelled from the field after breaking Slovenia goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic.

With fewer numbers of soldiers, the Russian attacks were becoming increasingly powerful. Moreover, Slovenia has seemingly appeared satisfied with the 1-0 advantage, doubling the defense seriously.

Indeed, with so, the probability of penetration Russia thinning. However, they also could not get through the human wall that was built Slovenia. Score 1-0 to the host survives until the long whistle.

Lineup teams :
Slovenia: Handanovic; Cesar, Brecko, Suler, Jokic; Radosavljevic, Koren, Kirm; Dedic (Stevanovic 90), Birsa (Pecnik 78), Novakovic
Russia: Akinfeev; Ignashevich, Berezutsky, Aniukov, Zhirkov, Yanbaev (Semak 45); Zurianov, Bilyaletdinov (Pogrebniak 77), Denisov; Arshavin, Pavlyuchenko (Kerzhakov 45)

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Zenica – Portugal managed to escape into the final round of 2010 World Cup South Africa after subdue host Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0, at Bilino Polje Stadium in play-off second leg. Goals only puppets “The Seleccao” Raul Miereles created in the 56th minute.

For Portugal, come to the Bilino Polje stadium just same to hell. Because, Bosnian always shine when appearing in their public, and the visitors would continue under terror. Referring to the action qualifier, Bosnia only once when bent defeat 2-5 by Spain in the last party Group 5. The rest, Edin et al Dzeko Turkey arrested and 1-1 win over Armenia (4-1), Belgium (2-1), and Estonia (7-0).

Aware of it, “The Seleccao” – the nickname of Portugal – trying to focus and not make the slightest mistake. As for Bosnia, with a fast and rely play collectivity, trying to score a goal since the early minutes. As a result, both teams exchanged attacks and create some opportunities. Unfortunately, a series of opportunities created by both teams did not change goals to break.

In the second half, both teams still playing open. They attack each other raw. However, Portugal managed to take advantage of the opportunity and excellence thanks to a goal prior Raul Meireles created in the 56th minute. Nani did move the bait off the left sector, then struck Meireles and goals.

Goal is to move Bosnia to South Africa grew heavier. However, Bosnia has not given up. Full support to make their audience kept trying to keep pace.

Unfortunately, ambition is more difficult because the Bosnians had to play ten men. Sejad Salhovic have accumulated the card on minutes 76.

However, in a state of limp, Bosnia still trying to create goals. However, these efforts are not enough to change the situation until the long whistle blowing. As a result, Bosnia should be eliminated and Portugal reached the Euro ticket. That means 2010 World Cup viewers will still be watching the World Player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lineup Teams :

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Hasagic, Jahic, Nadarevic, Pandza, Bajramovic, Salihovic, Medunjanin (Muslimovic 46), Ibricic, Pjanic, Dzeko, Ibosevic
Portugal: Eduardo, Carvalho, Ferreira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Tiago, Duda, Meireles, Nani (Edinho 73), Simao (Deco 80), Leidson

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KHARTOUM – Algeria defender, Anthar Yahya, scored a decisive 1-0 victory over Egypt in the game play-off 2010 World Cup qualifying African zone of South Africa, in Khartoum Stadium. The results are sure Algeria ticket, next year.

To qualify to the final round, Algeria did not have to play a play-off could be avoided if the 0-2 defeat of Egypt in the last party qualifying African zone Group C. Unfortunately, dramatically, in the game, Egypt could win 2-0.

Results are made in Egypt who could impose almost out play-offs. Because the 2-0 victory enabled them to match the collection points (13) and goal difference (9) with Algeria. With the two teams were both topped the standings, breakouts must be determined through the play-offs.

Recognizing their position threatened, Algeria to prepare better for play-off. In addition to tactics and techniques, they also mature mentally in order to be able to keep the focus until the game actually ends.

Therefore, faced Egypt in the Sudan, Algeria appears to play a more solid coordination and tidy. Though less dominant, they appear more effective. In addition to cope with the threat of opponents, they were able to slip through Anthar Yahya goal in minute 40. Having mastered the long feedback Karim Ziani, who did not guide by Yahia freely shot the ball into the left corner of the opponent’s goal.

Advantages that make Egypt panic. They also increase the tempo as soon as possible and potential attacks. The result, they were able to urge opponents and created a number of threats.

However, Algeria has learned from experience and do not want to fall into the same hole. Facing increasing agresvitas Egypt, Algeria remain calm and focus on the game itself. Despite failing to add a goal, they were able to maintain the advantage until the long whistle.

Lineup Teams :
Algeria: 1-Faouzi Chaouchi; 4-Anthar Yahia (17-Samir Zaoui 68), 3-Nadir Belhadj, Madjid Bougherra, 5-Rafik Halliche; 11-Mourad Meghni (13-Karim Matmour 58), 6-Yazid Mansouri, 15 -Karim Ziani, 12-Hassan Yebda; 10-Rafik Saifi (14-Ghilas Kamel Fathi 84), 9-Abdelkader Ghezzal
Egypt: 1-Essam El Hadari; 6-Hany Said, 18-Wael Gomaa, 14-Sayed Moawad, 3-Ahmed Al-Muhammadi, 5-Abdelzaher El Sakka; 7-Ahmed Fathi (9-Mohamed Zidan 46), 17 — Ahmed Hassan, 22-Mohamed Aboutriaka; 10-Emad Moteab, 9-Amr Zaki (8-Hosni Abd Rabou 46)

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PARIS – France finally did qualify for the World Cup finals in 2010 in South Africa. The assurance came after their 2-1 win over Ireland through extra time.

However, France’s success marked a big controversy. Therefore, defining goals scored victories of France William Gallas, initiated the action “Hand of God” Thierry Henry.

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In the game, Ireland won 1-0 after 90 minutes. Because of France won the first leg 1-0, then the aggregate equal and should be an extension of time.

Well, in this time period extension mounting tension. At 103 minutes, Thierry Henry chasing bait near his Irish goal. Impressed very deliberately, Henry controls the ball with his hands, before making assists to Gallas. Gallas eaten bait cross with his head and goals.

Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni, immediately protested. So did the Irish players, because he felt Henry was clearly handsball first. However, referee Martin Hansson of Sweden still endorse the goal. As a result, France was leading 2-1.

Gallas controversial goal that is what eventually led France to the final round at the 2010 World Cup. This is one of the football scandal. In the videotape clearly visible, Henry impressed deliberately control the ball with his hands, then make a bait to William Gallas.

The case is similar to the goals “Hand of God” maradona time in Argentina against England 1986 World Cup. At that time, Maradona’s hand ball and beat goalkeeper Peter Shilton. But the referee did not see and goals remain certified. In the video, Maradona clear the ball with his hands, not his head. It makes driving and Argentina eventually emerge as champions.

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